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by Svend
Tue May 30, 2017 11:01 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Running one engine on twin inboard
Replies: 25
Views: 18458

Re: Running one engine on twin inboard

I went out this weekend on Lake Winnipeasukee in NH and tried a few different things. I ran for a couple of hours under hull speed with 1 engine and boat ran fine, steering was easy once you hit the sweet spot. My fuel gauge barely moved all day. I also test out an electric outboard I had kicking ar...
by Svend
Mon May 29, 2017 12:32 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Running one engine on twin inboard
Replies: 25
Views: 18458

Re: Running one engine on twin inboard

Interesting post!

I have a 1977 Trojan F30 Express with dual 318's. Does anyone know if they had freewheeling ability/transmission?
by Svend
Fri Oct 28, 2016 11:28 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Diesels The perfect engines or not ?
Replies: 26
Views: 18981

Re: Diesels The perfect engines or not ?

Another big factor for diesels is safety... gas has fumes and can explode... diesel fuel does not explode just like heating oil in many homes ;-)
by Svend
Mon Oct 24, 2016 7:07 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine Winterization
Replies: 36
Views: 15501

Re: Engine Winterization

Success!! Thanks for all the help! Here are a few tips from my experience... this is on a 1977 F30 Express with dual Chrysler 318's. As many of you know, these are packed in TIGHT on the F30! 1) bring an old thick comforter... fold it over 4 times so it gives a lot of padding, and lay it on top of t...
by Svend
Sun Oct 23, 2016 1:38 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine Winterization
Replies: 36
Views: 15501

Re: Engine Winterization

great info!! thanks so much!! next question: the bottom seacock where fresh water comes in, connects to a hose which looks like it stays low and enters near bottom of engine (correct me if I am wrong) I was thinking of adding a hose from seacock that raises up to top of engine where it is easier to ...
by Svend
Sat Oct 22, 2016 1:00 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine Winterization
Replies: 36
Views: 15501

Re: Engine Winterization

I am curious about how much water a 318 uses when running your engine when boat is out of water and you use a 5 gallon pail to feed it water or anti freeze.

does it empty pain in 1 minute?
5 minutes?

I just have no idea the amount of water cooling system needs to run engine...

thanks

Svend
by Svend
Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:53 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine Winterization
Replies: 36
Views: 15501

Re: Engine Winterization

great ideas!

I like your thinking Big D
If they are healthy, they should be fine, and if they don't make it, time for some fresh ones!

thanks everyone...
by Svend
Tue Oct 18, 2016 5:58 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine Winterization
Replies: 36
Views: 15501

Re: Engine Winterization

what is everyones thought on batteries over the winter while boat is on the hard?
leave them in boat, or take them out?
I have 6, and they are super heavy... so if I can leave them in, great... but I don't want to ruin them...
thoughts?

;-)
by Svend
Sun Oct 16, 2016 11:10 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine Winterization
Replies: 36
Views: 15501

Re: Engine Winterization

question on raw water cooled antifreeze treatment is the reason it takes a few minutes after you see antifreeze out exhaust because the engine has a certain quantity in the engine, so it takes a while to flush that out? where do you measure purity of engine antifreeze with that meter , at exhaust? w...
by Svend
Sat Oct 15, 2016 6:13 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine Winterization
Replies: 36
Views: 15501

Re: Engine Winterization

as a followup to my last post above, does it make sense to add a T fitting from the seacock up to where the hose attaches to the motor, and put a water hose fitting so I can run water into the engine when I want to run engine on the hard?

thanks

Svend
by Svend
Sat Oct 15, 2016 5:57 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Engine Winterization
Replies: 36
Views: 15501

Re: Engine Winterization

Hi guys... couple more winterization questions... I have a raw water cooling system. 1) how long can i run the Chrysler 318 engine with no water coming in, as when the boat is on the hard. not at all, a couple minutes? 2) any good ways to hook a hose up to water inlet on the bottom of boat when boat...
by Svend
Thu Oct 13, 2016 8:29 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Exhaust Manifold Lifespan
Replies: 8
Views: 4342

Re: Exhaust Manifold Lifespan

I have a question on manifolds and boats cooled from lake water... once the water enters the boat at the bottom seacock, is the route through engine a pretty decent diameter from input to exit... it looks like intake is around 1/2" - 1".... is this diameter kept throughout it journey to ex...
by Svend
Mon Oct 03, 2016 12:14 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Fuel tank size
Replies: 2
Views: 2556

Re: Fuel tank size

bob at Beacon can get you a manual for your boat...
best money I ever spent for my 1977 F30 Express
I was even able to get the original invoice from 1977!! That was very fun to review!

Svend
by Svend
Mon Oct 03, 2016 10:49 am
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: Exhaust Manifold Lifespan
Replies: 8
Views: 4342

Re: Exhaust Manifold Lifespan

Here are some tips I have gotten from the many wise people on here... You can use one of those handheld laser temp devices to check the temp of the manifold and compare with the block tempo. If the manifold is considerably higher, the theory is the manifold may be clogged, rusted, etc... and need at...
by Svend
Thu Sep 29, 2016 2:09 pm
Forum: Trojan Boats Forum
Topic: New Props for 1977 F30 Express
Replies: 6
Views: 4070

Re: New Props for 1977 F30 Express

hmmm... interesting...
so in 40 years, and including my goals of slow causing 90% of the time, there is no reason to look at another set of props if i hit a rock and have to get some new ones... you suggest just stay with what I have...

Thanks

Svend